Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Vertiv and Telefónica Extend Collaboration to Enhance Energy Efficiency Across Spain’s Telecom Network

(IN BRIEF) Vertiv and Telefónica are extending their collaboration agreement to enhance energy efficiency across Telefónica’s network core sites in Spain. Building upon the success of their pilot project, which reduced energy consumption by 20% at one of Telefónica’s key … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and Teradata Forge Alliance to Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Teradata to enhance its services portfolio, offering Teradata’s cloud analytics and data platform alongside its advanced professional services. With products like ClearScape Analytics and VantageCloud, the alliance aims to simplify AI model development, … Read the full press release

Indra Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan ‘Leading the Future’ to Transform Defence, Aerospace, and Digital Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a prominent player in defence, aerospace, and technology sectors, has revealed its comprehensive Strategic Plan titled ‘Leading the Future’, aiming to position itself as the national coordinator of Spain’s defence and aerospace ecosystem while playing a crucial … Read the full press release

Cybersecurity across Europe in the last quarter: Post-Quantum Cryptography, 6G Network and Cloud Security

(IN BRIEF) In the last quarter (1 Dec 2023 – 1 Mar 2024), Europe’s cybersecurity scene was marked by significant strides, with Thales and Ericsson leading initiatives to enhance digital security. Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud received European Restricted certification, bolstering secure … Read the full press release

EIB and Otua Group Partner to Drive Circular Economy in Spain with €40 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Otua Group have collaborated on a €40 million loan to facilitate the construction of a new recycling plant for automotive waste plastics and the upgrade of existing metal waste processing facilities. This … Read the full press release

UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Forge Strategic Radar Technology Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) UAE-based EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Sistemas have formalized a joint venture agreement to develop and manufacture next-generation radar systems in Abu Dhabi. The agreement, facilitating access to nearly 300 radar system orders, aims to expand both companies’ … Read the full press release

Innovation Fuels Telefónica’s 8.6% Energy Consumption Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, a leading telecommunications company, has significantly improved its energy efficiency through technological innovations despite a surge in data traffic. Since 2015, Telefónica reduced its energy consumption by 8.6% while traffic multiplied by 8.6 times. The company’s Autonomous … Read the full press release

Enel Grids’ Renewable Connections Soar, Adding 7.9 GW in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Enel Grids, Enel Group’s electricity distribution arm, achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2023 by connecting nearly 540,000 new producer-prosumer connections globally, adding 7.9 GW of renewable capacity to its grids. Italy leads with 1.5 million connections, while Spain … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €300 Million Order for Guided Artillery Rockets

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a substantial contract to supply a European NATO member with multiple rocket launcher ammunition, marking the company’s foray into rocket artillery and showcasing its strategic portfolio expansion. Valued at over €300 million, excluding VAT, the … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Intel Strengthen Alliance to Optimize Open RAN Algorithms

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Intel are extending their collaboration to optimize advanced algorithms for Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) platforms, focusing on enhancing performance and reducing energy consumption. This expansion builds upon their existing research partnership centered in Málaga, Spain, … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches €781 Million Share Buyback Program as Part of Shareholders’ Distributions

(IN BRIEF) BBVA is set to commence a new share buyback program on Monday, March 4th, amounting to €781 million, following approval from the European Central Bank. This buyback, constituting part of the regular distributions for 2023, is a component … Read the full press release

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in collaboration with ‘The Ekonomist’ and the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye (KAGIDER), recently hosted Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards on February 27, 2024. Nagihan Yılmaz was honored as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

Telefónica Movistar Extends Support for Movistar KOI eSports Team at MWC

(IN BRIEF) During the Mobile World Congress (MWC), Telefónica Movistar announced its commitment to continue supporting the Movistar KOI eSports team for three more years, marking a decade of involvement in eSports since its pioneering entry into the field. Movistar … Read the full press release

Sustainable Support: Repsol Powers Spanish Antarctic Campaign with 100% Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, a leading energy company, is supplying 100% renewable fuels to power the Gabriel de Castilla Base during the Spanish Army’s 37th Antarctic Campaign. This initiative supports sustainability efforts in one of the most environmentally sensitive regions on … Read the full press release

Telefónica Partners with Fini Company for Extensive Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Telefónica announced a strategic partnership with the Fini Company, Spain and Brazil’s leading candy manufacturer, aiming to revolutionize their operations through digitalization over the next three years. Dubbed ‘Fini360º Digitization,’ the project … Read the full press release

Telefónica and Ericsson Unveil the Technological Marvels Behind Lang Lang’s Unforgettable Concert Experience

(IN BRIEF) At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, Telefónica and Ericsson divulged the technical intricacies behind the groundbreaking concert featuring Chinese pianist Lang Lang at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Leveraging the power of 5G technology, the event … Read the full press release

Orange and BNP Paribas Forge Partnership for Seamless Banking Experience Across France and Spain

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards enhancing customer service, Orange and BNP Paribas have finalized agreements following exclusive negotiations initiated in June 2023. The partnership entails various arrangements aimed at providing banking continuity and innovative solutions for Orange Bank … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of the 2023 Preliminary Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications NV has released its 2023 Preliminary Financial Results, which are now available on the company’s website. Alongside the release, a conference call is scheduled for 28th February 2024 to discuss these results, hosted by CEO Mr. … Read the full press release

Naturgy Demonstrates Resilience with 20% Increase in Net Profit for 2023

(IN BRIEF) Naturgy, a prominent energy group, announced strong financial results for 2023 despite challenging market conditions. Their EBITDA increased by 11%, reaching 5,475 million euros, with a 20% rise in net profit to 1,986 million euros. The company heavily … Read the full press release